Iritis Center - Brockton, MA
Brockton Eye Doctor Doctors for IritisType of Physician: Eye Doctor What is a Eye Doctor? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology; practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways, and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to physicians and other professionals. Specialty: Ophthalmology Common Name: Eye Doctor Eye Doctor Doctors in Brockton * Paul B Cotter MD  Boston University Eye Associates  Boston University Eye Associates  Eye Health Services  Eye Health Services  Eye Health Services  Eye Health Services  Eye Health Services  Eye Health Services  Lawrence E Weene MD  Eye Health Services  Eduardo D Talusan MD  Eye Health Services  Eye Health Services  Eye Health Services  Eye Health Services  Eye Health Services  Eye Health Services  South Suburban Ophthalmology  Eye Health Services  Pediatric Eye Care for the 21st Century  Eye Health Services  Eye Health Services  MEEI South Suburban Center for Otolaryngology  Associated Eye Surgeons  Nielsen Eye Center  Associated Eye Surgeons  Boston University Eye Associates Inc  Boston University Eye Associates Inc  Eye Health Services  Boston University Eye Associates Inc  Cornea Consultants  Jean B Charles MD  Groden Eye Care  Eye Care Specialists  Eye Care Specialists  Eye Care Specialists  Codman Square Health Center  Medical Eye Care Associates PC  Medical Eye Care Associates PC  Medical Eye Care Associates PC  Post O'Connor & Kadrmas Eye Centers PC  Post O'Connor & Kadrmas Eye Centers PC  Post O'Connor & Kadrmas Eye Centers PC  Post O'Connor & Kadrmas Eye Centers PC  Dorchester House Multi-Service Center  Strecker Eye Center  Boston University Eye Associates Inc  Boston University Eye Associates Inc  Dedham Medical Associates  Dedham Medical Associates  Boston Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Boston Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Boston Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Boston Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Boston Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Boston Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Boston Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Boston Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Boston Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Boston Eye Physicians & Surgeons  Beth Israel Deaconess Ophthalmology  Beth Israel Deaconess Ophthalmology  Beth Israel Deaconess Ophthalmology  New England Eye Center  Children's Hospital Boston Ophthalmology  Children's Hospital Boston Ophthalmology  Children's Hospital Boston Ophthalmology  Beth Israel Deaconess Ophthalmology  Children's Hospital Boston Ophthalmology  New England Eye Center  Children's Hospital Boston Ophthalmology  New England Eye Center  Beth Israel Deaconess Ophthalmology  Children's Hospital Boston Ophthalmology  Children's Hospital Boston Ophthalmology  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  New England Eye Center  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Visual Services  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Visual Services  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Visual Services  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Visual Services  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Visual Services  Eye MDs Of Greater Boston PC  Eye MDs Of Greater Boston PC  Caroline Marten-Ellis MD  Boston Eye Group  Boston Eye Group  Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston  Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston  Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston Brockton, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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IritisWhat is iritis?Iritis is an inflammatory condition of the colored portion (the iris which surrounds the pupil) of the eye. It causes varying degrees of redness of the eye, often with significant pain, sensitivity to light, tearing, and blurred vision. What causes iritis?Often no reason is found. An infection of the eye or inflammation from trauma may cause iritis. Iritis may also be a complication of many diseases such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, and collagen vascular diseases such as lupus. Iritis may occur with herpes simplex of the eye and after eye surgery. Iritis related to juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is especially dangerous and may not respond well to treatment, leading to serious eye damage. In children with arthritis, pain from iritis is often absent. Because of this, "simple" red eyes in these children should not be ignored. Iritis is not contagious. Iritis may occur in one or both eyes. Finding a cause is much more common in patients with iritis on both eyes or iritis that recurs frequently. What are symptoms and signs of iritis?Iritis appears as a red, painful eye which may be accompanied by blurred vision and sensitivity to light. In addition, the pupil of the affected eye may be smaller than that of the healthy eye. How is iritis diagnosed?Diagnosis of iritis is made by the ophthalmologist. It is suspected from the history and symptoms and then is confirmed by an exam. After measuring the vision, the eye is inspected with a slit lamp (biomicroscope) where microscopic cells are seen in the front part of the eye. When measuring the eye pressure, it is often found to be lower than in the other eye. What is the treatment for iritis?First, we try to find a cause. Causes such as trauma, inflammatory eye disease, o... Recommended Reading Related to IritisAnkylosing spondylitis facts
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Sarcoidosis
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